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CursorSense

Mac utility that tunes mouse cursor acceleration and sensitivity separately, per device.

PaidMouse, trackpad and keyboard tools
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About CursorSense

CursorSense is a small macOS utility from Plentycom Systems, the Japanese developer behind SteerMouse. macOS only lets you change tracking speed, which is really acceleration; CursorSense adds a separate sensitivity control, so you can get a flat, predictable cursor for drawing or a slower one for a high-DPI gaming mouse. It is also popular with people moving from Windows who find the Mac cursor feels wrong. Settings are saved per mouse, and a Recommended Settings window shows which combinations other users pick. A second feature snaps the pointer to the OK or Cancel button when a dialog opens, configurable per app. It is a one-time purchase with a 20-day full trial, and minor upgrades are free while major versions cost extra. It runs on recent macOS releases only, and sensitivity changes do not apply to Apple trackpads or the Magic Mouse.

Best for: Mac users with a third-party or gaming mouse who want Windows-like or flat cursor movement.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Separate acceleration and sensitivity controls that macOS lacks
  • Per-mouse settings that follow each device
  • One-time licence rather than a subscription
  • Optional cursor snapping to dialog buttons

Why people leave

  • Sensitivity changes don't work on built-in trackpads or Magic devices
  • Mac only
  • Does nothing for buttons or scrolling; that needs SteerMouse

Top CursorSense alternatives

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  1. 1St
    SteerMouse

    Same developer and the same cursor controls, plus button remapping, chords and scroll tuning.

    66.5
  2. 2LinearMouse logo
    LinearMouse

    Free and open source, with pointer acceleration and speed settings alongside scroll fixes.

    64.8
  3. 3Mos logo
    Mos

    Free and open source; a good pick if smooth wheel scrolling is the main annoyance.

    61.8
  4. 4BetterTouchTool logo
    BetterTouchTool

    Covers mouse, trackpad and keyboard customisation in one app if you want more than cursor speed.

    59.4

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CursorSense: common questions

Is CursorSense free?

No, CursorSense is a paid product. Price: US$9.99 one-time licence (checked on CursorSense's own site).

Is CursorSense open source?

No, CursorSense is not open source. Open-source alternatives include LinearMouse.

What platforms does CursorSense run on?

CursorSense is available for macOS.

What are the best alternatives to CursorSense?

The highest-ranked CursorSense alternatives right now are SteerMouse, LinearMouse and Mos. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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